Midge Gall Fly vs Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Midge Gall Fly | Wahlberg's Flower Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Asphondylia sarothamni | Pseudocreobotra amarae |
| Order | Diptera | Mantodea |
| Family | Cecidomyiidae | Hymenopodidae |
| Size | 2-4 mm | 25-35 mm |
| Habitat | Heathland | Heathland |
| Diet | Fungus Feeders | Omnivores |
| Regions | Europe | Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania |
| Conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
Midge Gall Fly
A gall midge that induces pod-like galls on broom shrubs. Its larvae develop inside swollen seed pods alongside symbiotic fungi.
Did You Know?
It farms a symbiotic fungus inside the gall that provides food for its developing larva.
Wahlberg's Flower Mantis
A small East African flower mantis with spiny projections on its abdomen and thorax. Its coloring ranges from white to green depending on the habitat.
Did You Know?
The thoracic spines make it one of the most heavily ornamented flower mantises in Africa.